The Modern Post-War Empire
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This 5 page report discusses the fact that if an empire can best be defined by its dominance, its influence, and, of course, its power, then the post World War II realities of the United States impact on the world would certainly appear to qualify it as an “empire.” When considered in the context of “empire,” there are a number of factors that should be examined. For example, the end of the Cold War, the dissolution of the Soviet Union, even the technological advancements that have taken place have all served to shift the focus from military-motivated development and progress to a more globalized interdependence. Bibliography lists only one source.
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Essay Title: The Modern Post-War Empire

The New Soviet Man and Woman from the Bolshevik Revolution
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This is a 4 page paper discussing the characteristics of the new Soviet man and woman as promoted by the Bolshevik Revolution. The Russian Revolution in 1917 was initiated by the masses of peasants, workers and educated classes who suffered under the oppressive government and were supported by the efforts of the Bolsheviks. The Bolsheviks promoted two ideals which appealed to the disgruntled masses, namely “Peace, Bread and Land” for the peasant class and “All power to the Soviets” for the working class. Once in power, the Bolsheviks, later the Communists, promoted through the use of artists, writers and propaganda the characteristics of the new Soviet man and woman which included efficiency, hard-work, responsibility and commitment to the party, fitness, toughness, discipline and self-education. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Essay Title: The New Soviet Man and Woman from the Bolshevik Revolution

The Origins and Cultural Implications of the Cold War
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This is a 5 page paper discussing the origins and cultural implications of the Cold War based mainly on the texts of Brower and Moss. The Cold War originated in the ashes of the Second World War when the countries devastated by war and those formerly occupied by German or Japanese forces were forming new alliances with the Allies or were trying to end their history of colonization. The United States and Russia supported decolonization while at the same time understood the value of strong alliances. The United States, France, Britain and West Germany formed an alliance in Europe and for the first time excluded the Soviets based on their Communist ideals and politics. Stalin was equally determined to form strong global alliances in his defence of mother Russia and in so doing the Iron Curtain was formed dividing Europe. The political and economic division continued and escalated for over forty years with the United States and the Western European states forming NATO as a coalition against the threat and force of Communism. The existence of the Cold War did not only have an affect on politics, economics and international relations but also affected greatly the social and cultural developments between the different cultures. In the United States, anti-Soviet themes were the basis of many Hollywood productions which were mirrored by the anti-American plays being produced in the Soviet Union. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Essay Title: The Origins and Cultural Implications of the Cold War

The Polish Free Elections and the Breakup of the USSR
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This 10 page paper argues that among the reasons for the collapse of the USSR we must consider the impact of Polish movement Solidarity; the Polish free elections; and the ill-will that existed between Poland and Russia going back to WWII. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
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Essay Title: The Polish Free Elections and the Breakup of the USSR

The role of the Church in Lithuanian democracy
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A paper which looks at the role and function of the Catholic church in Lithuania, both during and after the Soviet regime, and at the changing face of religious infrastructures in relation to democracy in Lithuania today. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: JLlithua.rtf
Essay Title: The role of the Church in Lithuanian democracy

The Russian Economy Before & After The Break-up of the Soviet Union / Economic History and Systematic Change
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The earliest notions of modern Russian economic state can be linked to the leadership of Peter the Great, who, in 1682, began to reshape Europe and initiated the entrance of Russia as a world power. Since that time, the transformation of economic conditions in Russia has been linked to the founding premises for expansion, control and industrial development asserted by Peter I. This 48 page paper reflects the nature of the Russian economy both before and after the break-up of the Soviet Union, and considers the link between the history of the economy and conditions in 1991 that resulted in the end of the Soviet Union. Bibliography lists 32 sources.
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Essay Title: The Russian Economy Before & After The Break-up of the Soviet Union / Economic History and Systematic Change

The Russian Orthodox Church, the Russian Alphabet, and Literacy
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A 5 page overview of the importance of the Russian Orthodox Church in shaping history. The author emphasizes the role the Church played in the introduction of the Old Church Slavonian alphabet. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: PPrsOrth.rtf
Essay Title: The Russian Orthodox Church, the Russian Alphabet, and Literacy